Monday, November 14, 2011

Mushroom Mushroom!

I think this is an Amanita abrupta. But as the expert says, "There is a veritable plethora of look-alikes."

The following four all grow together in the shade under the big trees, in large numbers. Could they be the same species, wearing different outfits? I imagine the answer to that question can be found here. Unfortunately, it's not a simple task like identifying butterflies.

P.S. These pictures were taken in West Virginia in September. Stay tuned for Mushroom, Mushroom! II with the rest.

(Cross-posted at Whiskey Fire. Mouse over pics for captions, and click them for larger versions.)~